Showing posts with label healthy habits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy habits. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Stuffed Peppers

Another Tasty Recipe coming your way this week. 
This recipe is from a dear friend of mine. We had it one evening a while ago when we went to visit them at their house. I have been wanting to give the recipe a try myself as I tried a few other stuff pepper recipes but this one was my favorite.  I did alter the recipe a bit but the flavor is still the same and it is oh so delicious! Best of all it is all good for your ingredients too so it can be put in my healthy recipe box!! 




Ingredients...
4 large bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped finely
1 small zucchini, chopped finely
1 garlic clove, minced
Sea Salt
ground black pepper
1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped finely
1 teaspoon fresh basil leaves, chopped finely
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions...
1. Cut the bell peppers lengthwise in half and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers in a pot of boiling water, reduce heat to medium and simmer ~ 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside. 
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown ground Turkey until cooked through.  Remove turkey from skillet and set aside.
4. To the same skillet, add the onion and cook until softened, ~ 5 minutes. Add zucchini, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste and cook until veggies are tender, ~5 minutes.   Stir in 1/2 cup tomato sauce, cover and simmer for 10 minutes
5. Remove mixture from heat and add cooked ground turkey, parsley, and basil - mix well.
6. Stuff each pepper half with mixture and place in shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan Cheese
7. Bake for approximately 30 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are slightly browned. While baking, heat the remaining tomato sauce in a small saucepan.
8. Serve peppers with a tablespoon of sauce on top.

Enjoy!!

healthy eating, meal planning, healthy habits, create healthy habits, tastey tuesday, support, accountability, motivationAs you know I am all about eating healthy and living a healthy lifestyle.  The food we eat is so very important to how our bodies function.  I don't know about you but I want my body in tip top shape so I can enjoy as much of life as I can.  There was a time in my life when healthy wasn't a priority of mine, I thought it was but I wasn't doing anything to achieve it. I am thankful I had a friend who was supportive and knowledgeable and helped me learn how best to fuel my body and she got me on the path of HEALTHY! Now it is just something I do and now I also love helping others find their way to a healthy lifestyle as well.  If you are one of those people who wants to live a healthier lifestyle then please lets talk.  Like I said I was once there too and know it can be hard, that first step always is but let me take some of the burden off of your shoulders.    

                                                       
If you are interested in more healthy recipes or maybe even learning how to eat healthy CONTACT ME and I can help you get started. I know for me the biggest part of learning how to eat healthy was to have support to help me have the strength to say NO MORE to the bad junk food that use to fill my house!! After that it was all about learning how to change some of my eating habits and from their healthy habits were formed.



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Have a fabulous week!!

My passion and my goal is to help others to learn 
how to live a 
FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 
and we will do it 
TOGETHER!!!!


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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Clean Eating Lentil Soup


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When we lived in Los Angeles there was a local restaurant that made the best Lentil Soup. I always try Lentil Soup when it is available with the hopes of finding a local place that makes it just as good. So far no luck. Lentil Soup is not on many menus around here. So the best way to find your favorite is start experimenting in the kitchen and so this brings me to my recipe today...

I found this recipe online and cannot remember where I found it but whoever the creator is I am very thankful because this soup is delicious!!

Clean Eating Lentil Soup
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Ingredients...
1 cup lentils, rinsed and picked through for small stones
1 onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
10 cups organic vegetable stock
1/4 cup brown rice
1 1/2 cups chopped grape tomatoes
4 cup shredded cabbage

Directions...
Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to boil.
Turn heat to low and cook covered for ~ 1 hour or until lentils are soft

Note: The recipe also called for salt and pepper to taste but I left that out and I didn't miss it one bit. Also I did not have Herbes de Provence on hand so I found a way to make my own and then I just took 1 teaspoon of that mixture. 

Herbs de Provence
2 tablespoons dried savory
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried marjoram
2 tablespoons dried fennel seed
Mix together and store in an airtight container

I always knew Lentils were good for me but just incase you are new to Lentils here is why Lentils are a great addition to your diet...

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Well another great recipe that I hope you all enjoy!! If you try it out please I would love to hear your thoughts!!  Also if you have any clean eating recipes to share, please do so. I am always looking for new ones to try!!!!

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If you are interested in more healthy recipes or maybe even learning how to eat healthy CONTACT ME and I can help you get started. I know for me the biggest part of learning how to eat healthy was to have support to help me have the strength to say NO MORE to the bad junk food that use to fill my house!! After that it was all about learning how to change some of my eating habits and from their healthy habits were formed.  Let me help you do the same!! 


Now is the time to learn how to live a 
FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 
and we will do it 
TOGETHER!!!!
~Alyson



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Monday, May 27, 2013

Summer is Coming!!


Bring on the Summer sunshine and Warm Weather!! I love love love  Summertime! It is  my favorite time of year because I absolutely love sunny days and warm weather.  I live in Eastern PA and this weekend it is expected to be in the 90s here!! Woo hoo!! Bring it on!! I'm ready for Summer - ARE YOU????

Last year was the first time in a long time that I actually looked forward to summer. See in previous years I didn't feel all that great about myself and I hated the way I looked and more so how I felt. Last year though I had found an outlet to help me get myself back in shape and back on track - I participated in my first challenge group. I wasn't in the best shape right off the bat but I was on my way. See it wasn't an overnight fix but it was a fix that would last with me forever. I was losing weight, inches, gained more energy, and found a new focus - health and fitness. 


I want to share with others what I have learned and I want to help others learn to feel good about themselves again. I want you to look in the mirror and say WOW, not only do I feel awesome but I look awesome too!! So here is your ticket to get fit, healthy, and happy - I am hosting a Summer Slim Down Challenge group and we get started June 10th.



Regardless of where you are at in life - it is time for shorts, tank tops, and bathing suits. Time to start thinking about the kids being out of school, trips to the pool, vacations, trips to the beach, party here and party there, summer nights hanging out - do you have energy for all that? In this challenge group you will learn how to fuel your body properly and gain Natural energy!!







In this group I will teach you how to eat healthy (NO, this is not a diet - anyone knows me I don't do diets!!).

I will also help you to find that balance between work and play! I will share MY tools on how I made healthy eating and exercise a part of my lifestyle even as a mom with kids and a bazillion other responsibilities. I will help you plan to stay on track even while on vacation, taking a road trip or weekend getaway. You won't have to worry about falling off the wagon or restricting yourself so much that you feel like you are missing out on good food! Eating real food is such a great thing for your body!! You aren't eating just salads and veggies - real wholesome, filling, and oh so delicious food. It tastes so darn good and your body will THANK YOU!! This is your lifestyle, this is your life, you get one shot to make it the healthiest that you can be! Start now and I will teach you everything that I know!!


All you have to do is message me and let me know you are interested and we will take it from there.

Summertime is around the corner and our schedules will get busier but that doesn't mean you can't participate in the group!! Finding time for yourself is possible and KEy to living a healthier and happier life!! I'm a busy person too but I found a way to make time for my health and fitness - now it is part of who I am. WHY?! because I realized I needed to start thinking about myself too!!








Your spot in my Summer Slim Down Challenge Group is waiting for you - all you have to do is say 
YES!!






Now is the time to learn how to
Live a Fit, Happy, and Healthy life
and WE will do it 
TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Strawberry Lemonade Greenberry Shakeology

Another Shakeology Favorite...who doesn't love LEMONADE!!



Strawberry Lemonade Greenberry Shakeology




1 scoop greenberry shakeology
Juice of 1 small lemon
1 cup strawberries
1 cup water
Blend, Serve, and Enjoy!!!!


Interested in more shakeology recipes or learning about clean eating? Join my next 30 day Shakeology and Clean Eating group.  Not only do you receive some incredible recipes, learn all about shakeology, but you also learn how to eat healthier by eating clean.  I provide you and the other members of the group meal plans, tips, guidance, accountability, and a whole lot more.  If you are interested in learning more about these types of groups - CONTACT ME






Now is the time to learn how to
Live a Fit, Happy, and Healthy life
and WE will do it 
TOGETHER!!!!

~Alyson

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@alysonhorch - Twitter